Protesters in Whitehall, London, demonstrate against the official visit by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Wednesday March 7, 2018. Mohammed bin Salman received a royal welcome and high level political meetings, while being criticized by protesters against the war in Yemen, as he began a three-day visit to Britain on Wednesday. PA via APYui Mok

Protesters in Whitehall, London, demonstrate against the official visit by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Wednesday March 7, 2018. Mohammed bin Salman received a royal welcome and high level political meetings, while being criticized by protesters against the war in Yemen, as he began a three-day visit to Britain on Wednesday. PA via APYui Mok

The archbishop's Lambeth Palace office said "the crown prince made a strong commitment to promote the flourishing of those of different faith traditions, and to interfaith dialogue within the Kingdom and beyond."

It said Welby expressed concern about the limits placed on Christian worship in Saudi Arabia, and expressed "distress" at suffering in Yemen, where a Saudi-led coalition is battling Iran-backed rebels.

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